Meet Pompeii and the volcano that destroyed it! The world’s most well-preserved ancient town, Pompeii boasts paved streets, vivid frescoes, brilliant mosaics, and in many buildings walls that are intact up to the second story. There are the villas of the wealthy, who lived in airy homes with rooms laid out around delightful courtyards, and the homes of commoners, who resided in apartment buildings and gobbled fast food while rushing to work; as well as baths, temple observances, or entertainment in a 500-person theater, all in the shadow of the volcano. After a tour of the ancient city, your driver will accompany you to Mt. Vesuvius to a family-owned winery, where you can stroll through the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process from an expert, and sit down to a leisurely lunch accompanied by a tasting of estate wines. Afterwards, you’ll have the option to ascend Mt. Vesuvius to see the crater, at an altitude of roughly 3,445 feet, where, besides merely experiencing the thrill of your proximity to this restive monster, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrento Peninsula, and the islands of Capri and Ischia.